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Ski Opening

17.11.2022

Winter Start at the Diamond of the Alps

Ski Opening on 17 Nov 2022

Hit the slopes, get ready for Gurgl

When the days are getting shorter and the air fresher, it can only mean one thing: Ski Opening in Gurgl is just around the corner. On 17 Nov 2022, Gurgl will start the ski season as one of the first winter sports areas in the Alps. 25 state-of-the-art mountain lifts and 112 perfectly groomed slope kilometers are just waiting to be explored. Speaking of waiting. Skiing fun in Gurgl stands for: absolutely no waiting times at the lifts and thanks to ski-in/ski-out you can hit the slopes directly from your accommodation.

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The snow-surest ski area in the Alps

Between 1800 and 3080 meters.

  • The best skiing experience. Thanks to 112 slope kilometers, 25 lifts & 0 waiting times.
  • Absolute snow guarantee. From November through April.
  • The perfect downhill adventure. Just the mountain & you - on the FIRST LINE in the morning.
  • The most breathtaking view. From Top Mountain Star at 3080 meters.
  • The shortest way. Thanks to 4* and 5* hotels right on the slopes.
  • Wide open ski slopes. For the best skiing comfort far & wide.
  • The most exclusive skiing enjoyment. In the premium ski area of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl.

Opening Specials

Gurgl Photo Challenge

17.11. - 27.11.2022

Explore the Gurgl ski area and find all the special photo spots of the Gurgl Photo Challenge. You can win the following prizes:

  • A ski holiday for 2 people, 4 nights incl. 3-day skipass
  • A jovial hut evening for 2 people at Hohe Mut Alm
  • A ride on the Gourmet Gondola for 4 people in Hochgurgl

And this is how it works:

  1. Find one of the 3 photo spots within the ski area. Location tip: Top Mountain Star, Festkogl Alm, Hohe Mut Alm.
  2. Take a photo at the photo spot and upload it using the QR code. You will find the QR code on the corresponding photo spots or on the info flyer which is available at the Gurgl Information office and at the skipass offices in Gurgl.
  3. Check emails on 28 Nov 2022, the 3 winners will be drawn at random and notified by email.

Culinary Ski Guiding

18.11. - 20.11.2022

Together with expert ski instructors from the Obergurgl & Hochgurgl ski schools, you will go on an enjoyable journey of discovery at the Culinary Ski Guiding. Explore the Gurgl ski area with real professionals and get spoiled with culinary delights in between. Each hut has a different gourmet highlight in store for you.

Costs: € 49.00 per person
(min. number of participants 3 persons)
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Art exhibition

18.11. - 20.11 & 25.11 - 27.11.2022

4.00 pm to 8.00 pm | Gurgl Carat

The Alpenatelier in Gurgl opens its doors again in winter. Renowned female and male artists exhibit their paintings at Gurgl Carat against the splendid mountain backdrop. The top-class works of art can be purchased at an auction.

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Diamond Dinner at Gurgl Carat

19.11.2022

Welcome winter together with us at the unique Diamond Dinner. At this gala dinner held at Gurgl Carat you can look forward to culinary highlights, exquisite drinks and stylish music. After dinner we celebrate the start of winter with trendy beats and relaxed sounds on the Diamond Dancefloor. At the casino tables, professional croupiers accompany you at roulette and blackjack games.

Costs: € 89.00 per person
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Program

Thursday, 17.11.2022

 

  OPENING OF THE GURGL SKI AREA
8.00 pm – 11.00 pm

VERNISSAGE at Gurgl Carat – feat. THE REVEILLES

Free admission

Friday, 18.11.2022

 

1.00 pm – 4.00 pm Musical HUT TOUR with live music at Schermer Schirm & Festkogl Alm
from 4.00 pm Live music at Nederhütte
4.00 pm – 8.00 pm

CHRISTMAS MARKET FIRE & ICE Edition

Christmas stands selling Ötztal products, textiles, wooden art and decoration items invite you to look and enjoy a stroll.

Saturday, 19.11.2022

 

1.00 pm – 4.00 pm Musical HUT TOUR with live music at Schermer Schirm & Hohe Mut Alm
from 4.00 pm Live music at Nederhütte
6.30 pm

DIAMOND DINNER at Gurgl Carat – feat. MAX THE SAX & PICCADILLY TRIO

5-course menu incl. accompanying wines € 89.00
9.00 pm

DIAMOND NIGHT at Gurgl Carat – feat. MAX THE SAX & PICCADILLY TRIO

Admission € 15.00 incl. aperitif & Casino tables

Sunday, 20.11.2022

 

4.00 pm – 8.00 pm

CHRISTMAS MARKET FIRE & ICE Edition

Christmas stands selling Ötztal products, textiles, wooden art and decoration items invite you to look and enjoy a stroll.

Friday, 25.11.2022

 

4.00 pm – 8.00 pm

CHRISTMAS MARKET FIRE & ICE Edition

Christmas stands selling Ötztal products, textiles, wooden art and decoration items invite you to look and enjoy a stroll.
from 4.00 pm Live music at Nederhütte

Saturday, 26.11.2022

 

1.00 pm – 4.00 pm Musical HUT TOUR with live music at Top Mountain Crosspoint & Hohe Mut Alm
from 4.00 pm Live music at Nederhütte
9.00 pm

DIAMOND NIGHT at Gurgl Carat – feat. FUNKY LADIES

Admission € 15.00 incl. aperitif & Casino tables

Sunday, 27.11.2022

 

4.00 pm – 6.00 pm

CHRISTMAS MARKET FIRE & ICE Edition

Christmas stands selling Ötztal products, textiles, wooden art and decoration items invite you to look and enjoy a stroll.

Highlights in Gurgl

Top Mountain Star

Scenic panorama, great architecture, majestic mountain peaks. In short: a view not to be missed.

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Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum

The motorbikes, the atmosphere, the experience. Also non-motorcycle fans are blown away.

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Hohe Mut

Great taste, rustic hut feeling, superb view. That's exactly what a winter holiday should feel like.

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Online Ski Ticket Shop

Book your skipass online and save both time and money. You can buy your Obergurgl-Hochgurgl skipass online in the ski ticket shop and conveniently order it via the Internet. Simply select your favorite date, specify the type of ticket (e.g. adult) and add it to the shopping cart. The earlier you book, the cheaper the ticket is.

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Exclusive winter holidays in the Ötztal Alps

Get away from everyday life as a couple or finally enjoy days with all the family again – everyone will find their personal winter (sports) joy in Gurgl. Discover your feel-at-ease accommodation directly on the slopes. Explore all facets of the "Diamond of the Alps" while skiing, winter hiking, cross-country skiing and tobogganing. Enjoy your ski vacation in Gurgl.

Tested and proven

Anyone who promises top quality skiing is rightly measured against high standards. The Gurgl ski area is the 2022 test winner in the "5-star ski area" category of Skiresort.de, the largest test portal for ski areas. All comforts that Gurgl fans have known for a long time are officially quality-sealed now: if you are looking for pleasant skiing and fun on the slopes, Gurgl is the right place for you.